(Rockwell Automation: Milwaukee) -- Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced the results of the annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report,” a global study surveying more than 1,500 manufacturers across 17 of the leading manufacturing countries.

This year’s report reveals a focus on harnessing new and emerging technologies to build resiliency, improve quality, maximize workforce potential, and drive sustainable growth.

“A skilled workforce is the cornerstone of any successful manufacturing operation, but attracting, managing, and retaining workers is proving to be an ongoing challenge,” says Cyril Perducat, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Rockwell Automation. “The survey found technology alone is not the answer. To remain competitive, manufacturers need to focus their staff on embracing new technology as a core part of their evolving organizational culture, creating a technology-worker partnership that drives their business forward.”

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